Rule 4.16 Notice of appearanceI1
England and Wales
[FORM 4.9]Every person who intends to appear on the hearing of the petition shall give to the petitioner notice of his intention in accordance with this Rule.
The notice shall specify—
the name and address of the person giving it, and any telephone number and reference which may be required for communication with him or with any other person (to be also specified in the notice) authorised to speak or act on his behalf;
whether his intention is to support or oppose the petition; and
the amount and nature of his debt.
The notice shall be sent to the petitioner at the address shown for him in the court records, or in the advertisement of the petition required by Rule 4.11; or it may be sent to his solicitor.
The notice shall be sent so as to reach the addressee not later than 16.00 hours on the business day before that which is appointed for the hearing (or, where the hearing has been adjourned, for the adjourned hearing).
A person failing to comply with this Rule may appear on the hearing of the petition only with the leave of the court.